Trekking pole tents are gaining in popularity in the UK so we thought we’d do a round-up of our favourite trekking pole tents available in the UK. Trekking pole tents are lightweight, packable and (generally) easy to pitch. Most of the tents we’ve featured are for people on a budget. However, we have included a couple of high ticket items. We are only including one and two person tents. Let’s get to it.
What is a trekking pole tent?
A trekking pole tent is a tent that uses trekking poles to pitch the tent, rather than your traditional aluminium or fibreglass tent poles. Depending on the tent you can also pitch using a couple of branches, a ridge line if in the woods, or you could use some aluminium adjustable tarp poles.
Why are trekking pole tents popular?
Trekking pole tents are popular, particularly amongst backpackers and wild-campers, because they use hiking poles for setup instead of tent poles, which saves weight and pack-size. They also allow the same gear to be used in multiple ways (trekking poles, in this case), which is key to weight reduction for lightweight backpacking. Also, once you get used to pitching your trekking pole tent, they are easy and quick to pitch. Finally, since they are often single skin tents, they tend to be really simple tent to use, with minimal faff.
So, what do you get when you buy a trekking pole tent?
Typically you will simply get the tent outer, tent inner, guy-lines and tent pegs. No tent poles or trekking poles are included. However, some trekking pole tents do come with poles which you can use instead of trekking poles.
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What are the benefits of trekking pole tents?
Ultralight.
Trekking pole tents are generally really lightweight because no ‘traditional’ tent poles are needed. The benefit for wild-campers, through-hikers and backpackers is obvious… much less weight to carry.
However, remember that the trekking pole weight needs to be taken into account, unless you already carry and use trekking poles. This is kind of obvious, but still overlooked and often glossed-over in some campers’ eagerness to tell people how ultralight their tent is.
Even if you don’t already use trekking poles and therefore have to add two to your kit, trekking pole tents still make for a lightweight shelter. A lot of trekking pole tents are under 1kg. If you add the weight of two poles at say 500g for the two, you still have a shelter that only weighs 1.5kg. That’s pretty good.
Perform well in bad weather.
Trekking pole tents, when correctly pitched and positioned, are surprisingly stable in bad weather and typically have sloping walls that shed wind and rain effectively… particularly when you consider the low weight and price. This all depends on the individual tent of course, so do your homework – check reviews and videos to see how the tents perform in the conditions that closely match the ones you are planning to head out in.
Affordable.
There are some great budget trekking pole tents available on the market and are the tents often chosen by experienced through-hikers, backpackers and wild-campers, particularly for 2–3 season use.
Trekking pole tents available in the UK:
3F UL Lanshan 1
3F UL Lanshan 2
3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro
3F UL Lanshan 2 Pro
DD SuperLight – Tarp Tent
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent
DD SuperLight – A-Frame Tent
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent
Foreclaz Trekking Tarp Tent MT900
Hilleberg Anaris
Luxe Hex Peak
Luxe Minipeak
OneTigris Smokey Hut
OneTigris Backwoods Bungalow
OneTigris TETRA Ultralight Tent
Pomoly Stovehut 70 v2.0
River Country Products Trekker Tent 2
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Explorer 2P Tent
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
WhiteHills Backwoods Bungalow
Trekking pole tents available in the UK
Notes:
Tent manufacturers are listed alphabetically.
You’ll notice that there is more information for some tents than others. That’s because some manufacturers provide more details.
3F UL Lanshan
Brand:
3F UL Gear
Where are they based?
China
Models:
Unlike the other tents we have covered in this article, we are not going into detail for each model. Why? We value our sanity. To the uninitiated, 3F’s models/variants can be a little confusing. To those in the know, 3F’s models/variants can still be a little confusing. There are loads of models and variants available, and we are not going to spend the next year trying to list them all here. It would be like ‘painting the Forth Bridge’… by the time we’d finished the list, new variants would magically appear online. Within the models and variants below there are different colours that use different fabrics along with different inners, which then all have different ratings, dimensions, weights, etc.
It’s a pity about all the conflicting information… it just doesn’t install much confidence in a product when the weights, fabrics, waterproof ratings and sizes all vary depending on which website you look on. However, if you’re the type of person who couldn’t care less about the finer details, then the 3FUL Lanshan may be a tent to consider. They are certainly very popular tents.
The models we currently know of are:
3F UL Lanshan 1
3F UL Lanshan 2
3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro
3F UL Lanshan 2 Pro
If you want more details on the 3F UL Lanshan Pro versions, check out our 3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro and 3F UL Lanshan 2 Pro – spec comparison article. We also did a New Lanshan 1 (Lanshan 1 Plus) compared to the old Lanshan 1 article which may help explain the differences there.
Type:
3F UL Lanshan 1: Outer and inner tent
3F UL Lanshan 2: Outer and inner tent
3F UL Lanshan 1 Pro: Hybrid – the outer and inner are connected as one.
3F UL Lanshan 2 Pro: Hybrid – the outer and inner are connected as one.
Size:
1 and 2 person available
Seasons:
3 or 4 depending on which model, colour, variant and inner you choose.
Fabrics:
Various, depending on which model, colour and variant you choose.
As an example, the Lanshan 2 Pro has the following fabrics:
Outer: 20 D double coated silicon nylon
Inner: 20 D nylon No-see-um mesh
Groundsheet: 20 D PU-Silicon coated nylon
Waterproof rating:
Various, depending on which model, colour and variant you choose.
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
Various, depending on which model, colour and variant you choose. They seem to come in at around 1kg, but it’s never clear exactly what that weight includes. There is also the usual 3FUL conflicting information depending where you look.
Price:
You guessed it… various, depending on which model, colour and variant you choose. Typically they are under £150
LANSHAN 1 PRO – CHECK PRICE – ALIEXPRESS
LANSHAN 2 PRO – CHECK PRICE – ALIEXPRESS
DD SuperLight – Tarp Tent
Brand:
DD Hammocks
Where are they based?
Scotland
Models:
DD SuperLight – Tarp Tent
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door, sometimes known as a hybrid
Size:
1 person
Seasons:
Not stated, but probably fine for 2-3 seasons in the UK, depending on the weather.
Fabrics:
Single layered ripstop nylon PU
Mesh inner door
Waterproof rating:
3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
710g
DD SuperLight – Tarp Tent price
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DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent
Brand:
DD Hammocks
Where are they based?
Scotland
Models:
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent (Green and Multicam)
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent XL
Type:
Outer only as a shelter, however can be used as an outer with mesh inner when used in conjunction with the DD SuperLight Pyramid Mesh Tent (sold separately).
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
Not stated, but probably fine for 3 seasons in the UK, depending on the weather.
Fabrics:
Single layered ripstop nylon PU
Waterproof rating:
3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent: 460g
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent XL: 610g
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent mesh inner: 560g
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent XL mesh inner: 690g
DD SuperLight – Pyramid Tent price
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DD SuperLight – A-Frame Tent
Brand:
DD Hammocks
Where are they based?
Scotland
Models:
DD SuperLight – A-Frame Tent (Green and Multicam)
Type:
Outer only as a shelter, however can be used as an outer with mesh inner when used in conjunction with the DD SuperLight – A-Frame mesh inner (sold separately).
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
Not stated, but probably fine for 3 seasons in the UK, depending on the weather.
Fabrics:
Single layered ripstop nylon PU
Waterproof rating:
3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
DD SuperLight – A-Frame Tent: 730g
DD SuperLight – A-Frame mesh inner: 730g
DD SuperLight – A-Frame Tent price
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent
Brand:
DD Hammocks
Where are they based?
Scotland
Models:
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent
Type:
Outer only as a shelter, however can be used as an outer with mesh inner when used in conjunction with the DD SuperLight – Pathfinder mesh inner (sold separately).
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
Not stated, but probably fine for 3 seasons in the UK, depending on the weather.
Fabrics:
Single layered ripstop nylon PU
Waterproof rating:
3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent: 640g
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent mesh inner: 510g
Price:
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent: CHECK PRICE – AMAZON UK
DD SuperLight – Pathfinder Tent mesh inner: CHECK PRICE – AMAZON UK
Forclaz Trekking Tarp Tent MT900
Brand:
Forclaz (by Decathlon)
Type:
Preassembled inner and outer
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
20D polyester (PES) flysheet and 40D polyamide groundsheet have a PU coating (inside) and silicone coating (outside).
Seams taped with heat-sealed strips.
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 2000mm HH
Floor: 3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1.3kg
Check Decathlon’s best price for the Forclaz Trekking Tarp Tent MT900
Hilleberg Anaris
Brand:
Hilleberg
Where are they based?
Sweden
Model:
Anaris (Yellow Label)
Type:
Linked but inner and outer can be separated to pitch either inner only, or outer only.
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Outer: Kerlon 1000. 20 D high tenacity ripstop nylon 66. Coated on both sides with a total of 3 layers of 100% silicone, and treated for UV resistance during dyeing and coating.
Inner: 10 Denier Ripstop Nylon with DWR
Inner floor: 50 Denier Nylon. Double PU coated
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 5000mm HH
Floor: 12000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1.4kg
Price guide (at the time of writing): Approx £700 direct from Hilleberg.
Luxe Hex Peak
Brand:
Luxe Hiking Gear
Where are they based?
Contrary to popular belief, Luxe are not a US brand, they are from China. The manufacturer’s website is Luxeoutdoor.com and Backpackinglight.co.uk is the UK retailer. People often confuse Luxe-hikng-gear.com as the manufacturer, but they are not. Luxe-hikng-gear.com is a retailer who re-named some of the tents and offer customisations in the US.
Models:
Note that different models may be available in different countries. These are the models available in the UK from Backpackinglight:
Hexpeak V4a
Hexpeak F6a – This is the Hexpeak XL in the US
Hexpeak F6e – This is the winter solo version of the F6a and has a snow skirt
Type:
Outer and inner tent
Size:
Hexpeak V4a: 1 and 2 person inners available
Hexpeak F6a: 2 person (though the 1 person V4 inner does fit inside)
Hexpeak F6e: 1 person
Seasons:
Hexpeak V4a: 3
Hexpeak F6a: 3
Hexpeak F6e: 4
Fabrics:
Hexpeak V4a and Hexpeak F6a:
Outer: 40D/230T nylon ripstop with one side Sil and one side PU
Inner: High density nylon mesh
Floor: 68D nylon taffeta PU
Hexpeak F6e:
Outer: 40D/260T nylon ripstop with one side Sil and one side PU
Inner: High density nylon mesh
Floor: 68D nylon taffeta PU
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 2500mm HH
Inner floor: 4000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
Hexpeak V4a:
Outer: Approx 660g
Inner: Approx 684g
Hexpeak F6a:
Outer: Approx 850g
Inner: Approx 980g
Hexpeak F6e:
Outer: Approx 1050g
Inner: Approx 700g
Price guide (at the time of writing):
Hexpeak V4a: £195 from Backpacking Light
Hexpeak F6a: £245 from Backpacking Light
Hexpeak F6e: £260 from Backpacking Light
Luxe Minipeak
Brand:
Luxe Hiking Gear
Where are they based?
China (see notes above in the Luxe HexPeak section for further details).
Models:
Note that different models may be available in different countries. These are the models available in the UK from Backpackinglight:
Luxe Minipeak II (upgraded from the previous model)
Luxe Minipeak XL
Type:
Outer and inner tent
Size:
1 person using the inner. Can accommodate 2 people without an inner.
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Outer: 68D polyester ripstop PU
Inner: High density half nylon mesh
Inner floor: 210T nylon taffeta PU
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 1500mm HH
Inner floor: 4000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
Minipeak II:
Outer: Approx 1kg
Inner: Approx 0.5kg
Minipeak XL:
Outer: Approx 1.3kg
Inner: Approx 0.7kg
Price guide (at the time of writing):
Minipeak II: £160 from Backpacking Light
Minipeak XL: £200 from Backpacking Light
OneTigris Smokey Hut
Brand:
OneTigris
Where are they based?
China
Models:
Smokey Hut
Type:
Outer only. However, an inner can be purchased separately.
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
3-4
Fabrics:
Outer: 20D silicone-coated nylon
Inner: No inner included with tent
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 2000mm HH. Note: The OneTigris website says 3000mm HH and 2000mm HH on the same page. Different retailers and different reviewers all have a differing opinion too – some say 2000mm HH some say 3000mm HH.
Inner groundsheet: No groundsheet is included with this tent. Outer only.
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
Outer: 1250g
Outer and mesh inner (sold seperately) 2.2kg
OneTigris Smokey Hut price
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OneTigris Backwoods Bungalow
Brand:
OneTigris
Where are they based?
China
Models:
Backwoods Bungalow
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door, sometimes known as a hybrid
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
2-3
Fabrics:
Outer: 75D ripstop nylon (possibly with a PU coating – it’s unclear)
Inner: mesh door panel
Floor: No details provided by OneTigris
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 1500mm HH
Floor: No details provided by OneTigris
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1450g
OneTigris Backwoods Bungalow price
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If you’re interested in seeing the differences between the OneTigris Backwoods Bungalow and the Whitehills Backwoods Bungalow that we feature further on in this post, check out our OneTigris Backwoods Bungalow vs WhiteHills Backwoods Bungalow article.
OneTigris TETRA Ultralight Tent
Brand:
OneTigris
Where are they based?
China
Models:
TETRA
Type:
There are two versions:
Edition 160 – with built-in, non-removable Inner
Edition 130 – floorless without inner
Size:
1-2
Seasons:
2-3
Fabrics:
20D Nylon, Nylon Mesh
Waterproof rating:
3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
Edition 160 – with built-in, non-removable Inner: 4lb/1.8kg
Edition 130 – floorless without inner: 2.4lb/1.1kg
OneTigris TETRA Ultralight Tent price
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For a full comparison and overview of the OneTigris Tetra, check out our OneTigris Tetra 130 vs 160 article.
Pomoly Stovehut 70 v2.0
Brand:
Pomoly
Where are they based?
China
Models:
version 2.0
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door
Size:
1-2 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
PU 70D Ripstop Polyester
Waterproof rating:
Tent body: 2500mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
3 kg without poles
Pomoly Stovehut 70 v2.0 price:
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River Country Products Trekker Tent 2
Brand:
River Country Products
Where are they based?
USA
Models:
Trekker Tent 2
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door
Size:
1-2 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Tent: PU Coated Polyester
Floor: Oxford Taffeta
Waterproof rating:
Not stated
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1.25kg
River Country Products Trekker Tent 2 price
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
Brand:
Six Moon Designs
Where are they based?
US
Models:
Lunar Solo
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door, sometimes known as a hybrid
Size:
1 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Tent: 20D silicone polyester
Mesh: 20D No-See-Um
Floor 40D silicone polyester
Waterproof rating:
Tent body: 3000mm HH
Floor: 3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
740g
Price:
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo: CHECK PRICE – AMAZON UK
Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo Explorer
Brand:
Six Moon Designs
Where are they based?
US
Models:
Lunar Duo Explorer
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door, sometimes known as a hybrid
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Tent: 30D silicone nylon
Mesh: 20D No-See-Um
Floor: 30D silicone nylon
Waterproof rating:
Tent body: 3000mm HH
Floor: 3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1.27 kg
Price guide (at the time of writing): Approx £360 from Ultralight Outdoor Gear.
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout
Brand:
Six Moon Designs
Where are they based?
US
Models:
Skyscape Scout
Type:
Hybrid double walled
Size:
1 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Outer: 190T polyester
Inner: 40D No-See-Um
Floor: 190T polyester
Waterproof rating:
Details not provided by Six Moon Designs.
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1.136Kg
Price:
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout: CHECK PRICE – AMAZON UK
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
Brand:
Six Moon Designs
Where are they based?
US
Models:
Skyscape Trekker
Type:
Hybrid double walled
Size:
1 person
Seasons:
3
Fabrics:
Outer: 20D silicone coated polyester
Inner: 20D No-See-Um
Floor: 40D silicone polyester
Waterproof rating:
Outer: 3000mm HH
Floor: Details not provided by Six Moon Designs.
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
790g
Price:
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker: CHECK PRICE – AMAZON UK
For a comparison between the Scout and the Trekker check out our Six Moon Designs Skyscape Scout vs Trekker article.
WhiteHills Backwoods Bungalow
Brand:
WhiteHills
Where are they based?
China
Models:
Backwoods Bungalow
Type:
Single skin with mesh inner door, sometimes known as a hybrid
Size:
2 person
Seasons:
2-3
Fabrics:
Outer: ripstop 210T polyester
Mesh door: B3 No-see-um mesh
Tent floor: polyester
Waterproof rating:
3000mm HH
Weight guide (not including your trekking poles):
1542g
WhiteHills Backwoods Bungalow price
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So that’s our list of trekking pole tents available in the UK. If you’re in the market for a trekking pole tent, then this article has hopefully been of use.
If you require budget trekking poles to go with a new tent check out our Best budget trekking poles article.
Also, looking for a fast and light cook system for wild-camping? Check out our Fire Maple vs APG cook systems available in the UK article.
For a comparison of over 25 budget wild-camping tents, check out our budget 2 person wild-camping tents article.
As always, specs and details are subject to change, so always check the spec and look at reviews of the tent you are thinking of buying, before you purchase.
